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Regis Le Bris annoyed as Sunderland blow two-goal lead in draw with Coventry

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris was frustrated his players couldn’t build on two moments of first-half magic after a 2-2 draw with managerless Coventry at the Stadium of Light.The Sky Blues, who rallied under interim boss Rhys Carr after the sacking of Mark Robins two days earlier, bounced back from the two-goal deficit to earn a point by following up Haji Wright’s 62nd-minute fi...Full Story »

Fulham boss Marco Silva: Harry Wilson doing nothing wrong in bid to start games

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Fulham boss Marco Silva admitted Harry Wilson is doing everything he can to fight for a start after the Welshman scored his third goal of the week from off the bench in their 2-0 victory at 10-man Crystal Palace.Wilson decided the Cottagers’ 2-1 win over Brentford with a second-half stoppage-time brace on Monday night, and scored his side’s second in the 83rd minute at Selhurst Park,...Full Story »

We could have won four games – Michael Duff frustrated with draw at Crawley

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Huddersfield boss Michael Duff admitted he was not happy with a point after his team twice fought back from a goal behind to force a 2-2 draw at struggling Crawley.Duff felt the Terriers had enough chances “to win four games” but is pleased that his side are now unbeaten in the last five league games.Huddersfield, behind to a Rushian Hepburn-Murphy goal at the break, levelled through...Full Story »

John Mousinho says Portsmouth have been keeping Colby Bishop return under wraps

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

John Mousinho revealed Colby Bishop’s dramatic return to action after heart surgery to score in Portsmouth 3-1 victory over Preston was kept top-secret.Bishop missed the opening 14 matches of the season after a summer heart scan revealed a risk and he underwent open-heart surgery.Pompey’s leading scorer in their League One title campaign was not named in Pompey’s initial 25-man...Full Story »

Daniel Farke credits Leeds as they respond to defeat with a win over QPR

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Daniel Farke paid tribute to his Leeds side after they beat struggling QPR 2-0 in the perfect antidote to their disappointing midweek reverse at Millwall.Farke’s promotion-chasing outfit had lost 1-0 at The Den on Wednesday but goals either side of half-time from Jayden Bogle and substitute Joel Piroe comfortably accounted for Rangers.The visitors slipped to the foot of the Championship af...Full Story »

Ian Holloway says lessons have been learned after Swindon’s defeat at MK Dons

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Ian Holloway praised MK Dons for their tactical work as they beat his Swindon side 3-1 in Sky Bet League Two.Swindon struck inside the opening 20 seconds when Harry Smith headed in Ollie Clarke’s cross.MK Dons equalised in first-half stoppage-time as Kane Thompson-Sommers scored his first Dons goal when he converted the rebound after Scott Hogan had been denied.MJ Williams fired home a 57t...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Chris Davies says Northampton draw ‘difficult to take’

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Chris Davies gave a bleak assessment of his Birmingham side’s 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw against Northampton at St Andrew’s.The Blues dominated from the first to the last minute, but their poor finishing saw the Cobblers keep their belief until the end.Jay Stansfield eventually opened the scoring for the Blues in the 58th minute, but a 97th-minute strike from Mitchell Pinnock saw Jo...Full Story »

We never let them breathe – Grant McCann delight at Rovers’ second-half response

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Doncaster manager Grant McCann was pleased harsh half-time words had the desired effect as his side came back to earn a point against fellow high-flyers Notts County.McCann made no secret of his frustration with a poor first-half showing from his side, with Alassana Jatta heading County in front after 13 minutes.But he was pleased with the response in the second half as Rovers levelled through J...Full Story »

Boss David Gray accepts fans’ discontent amid miserable Hibs run

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Under-pressure manager David Gray fully understands the anger of supporters as he lamented Hibernian’s “lack of fight” in the 2-1 home defeat by St Mirren.Hibs go into the international break bottom of the William Hill Premiership with just one win from their 12 matches and none in their last seven after Conor McMenamin’s first-half double for the visitors proved decisive...Full Story »

Crewe boss Lee Bell: Bust-up against Walsall showed passion of both teams

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Crewe boss Lee Bell believes the stoppage-time bust-up that overshadowed his side’s 1-1 draw at Walsall was proof of the passion both clubs possess as they chase promotion.Bell was booked after a mass scuffle that bizarrely saw Saddlers kitman Dave Joyce receive his marching orders from referee Stephen Parkinson.On the pitch, the two moments of real quality in the game yielded both goals a...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield delighted as Wycombe find different ways to win

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Matt Bloomfield believes Wycombe showed both sides of their promotion credentials this week by following up the 5-0 midweek romp at Stockport with a single-goal triumph at Sky Bet League One strugglers Wigan.Joe Low’s 11th-minute header was the difference at the Brick Community Stadium as Wycombe cemented their position on top of the league with a seventh straight win in all competitions.B...Full Story »

Gary O’Neil pays tribute to Wolves players after securing first win of season

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Boss Gary O’Neil credited his players after Wolves secured their first win of the Premier League season with a 2-0 victory over Southampton.Wolves got the start they dreamed of when Matheus Cunha played in Pablo Sarabia, who rounded Aaron Ramsdale and finished into an empty net, to give the hosts a lead inside two minutes.The visitors thought they equalised when Ryan Manning powered into t...Full Story »

Richie Wellens felt Leyton Orient thoroughly deserved victory over Blackpool

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Richie Wellens felt Leyton Orient got what they deserved after watching them secure a 3-0 win over Blackpool to move two points clear of the drop zone.The O’s second home league win of the season arrived after Sonny Perkins, on loan from Leeds, scored on his Orient league debut in the first half before Charlie Kelman and Tom James put the game to bed with two goals in five second-half minu...Full Story »

Mad game – Dave Challinor celebrates Stockport turnaround after derby win

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Dave Challinor was delighted with the response from his Stockport side after they demolished local rivals Bolton 5-0 just four days after losing by the same scoreline to Wycombe.Challinor made four changes to his side following Tuesday’s heavy defeat and the rotations paid off with Will Collar, Kyle Wootton, Fraser Horsfall, Louie Barry and Odin Bailey all on the scoresheet for the hosts.&...Full Story »

Gary Caldwell praises Exeter’s resilience in win over Charlton

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell was pleased with the defensive resilience of his side as they returned to winning ways in League One with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Charlton.After back-to-back losses in the league, on-loan Brentford defender Tristan Crama – who celebrated his 23rd birthday on Friday – scored the only goal of a tight game with a brilliant glancing header from an Ed Franc...Full Story »

Stephen Clemence feels late Barrow concessions are ‘psychological’

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Boss Stephen Clemence admitted Barrow must get better at seeing games out after a late 1-1 draw against Colchester.It was the third league game in a row where the Bluebirds have conceded to draw in stoppage time.This time it was experienced striker Lyle Taylor who grabbed the late leveller, cancelling out Elliot Newby’s first-half strike at Holker Street.Clemence, whose side have won just ...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Michael Skubala praises Jack Moylan after draw at Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Lincoln manager Michael Skubala sang the praises of Jack Moylan who earned the high-flying Imps a 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.The Irish midfielder had only been on the pitch five minutes when he cancelled out Shaq Forde’s first-half opener on 64 minutes with a low, angled shot beyond goalkeeper Josh Griffiths.“Every time Jack comes on the pitch he affects the...Full Story »

Alex Revell delighted with much-improved Stevenage in draw with Reading

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Stevenage boss Alex Revell was delighted to see his side turn in a much-improved performance they they played out an entertaining 1-1 draw with Reading.Dan Kemp put Boro hosts ahead after 29 minutes as he swept in a Nick Freeman cross.But Reading were dominant in the second half and grabbed an equaliser with seven minutes remaining through Harvey Knibbs.Revell said: “It’s probably a ...Full Story »

Tamworth score late equaliser to deny 10-man Ebbsfleet second win of season

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Kai Williams denied 10-man Ebbsfleet victory with a late equaliser as Tamworth came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw with the National League’s basement boys.The hosts started brightly with Kennedy Digie seeing a fifth-minute attempt blocked on the line before Josh Wright was eventually contained by the Tamworth defence after breaking clear.Tom Tonks blazed over for the home side after his ...Full Story »

Graham Alexander rues first-half display as Bradford pay penalty at Fleetwood

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Bradford boss Graham Alexander said a below-par first half cost his side any chance of success in their 1-0 defeat at Fleetwood.The hosts were quicker out of the blocks and eight minutes in scored what turned out to be the game’s only goal, Ronan Coughlan converting from the penalty spot after Andy Cook had felled Matty Virtue.And although Bradford were much improved after the break, Alexa...Full Story »

David Artell hails ‘proper away performance’ as Grimsby beat AFC Wimbledon

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Manager David Artell believes Grimsby showed why they have won five consecutive League Two away games as they ended AFC Wimbledon’s excellent home form with a 1-0 win in south London.The hosts, who were yet to lose at the Cherry Red Records Stadium this season ahead of the clash, had a goal disallowed during an exciting start.However, the Mariners took the lead in the 30th minute through D...Full Story »

Johannes Hoff Thorup admits Norwich below par in defeat to Bristol City

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup admitted his side were well below par as they went down 2-0 to Bristol City at Carrow Road in the Championship to lose their proud home record.The Canaries went into the match unbeaten in 24 matches on their own turf, stretching all the way back to November 5 last year when Blackburn came away with a 3-1 win during David Wagner’s tenure as manager.Bu...Full Story »

Thomas Frank knew Yoane Wissa could help soften the blow of losing Ivan Toney

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Thomas Frank says he trusted Yoane Wissa to replace Ivan Toney after his brace helped Brentford bounce back from their disappointment at Fulham with a 3-2 win over Bournemouth at the Gtech Community Stadium.Brentford went behind on two occasions in their Premier League meeting in west London before Wissa’s sixth and seventh of the season again showed that he is capable of replacing the dep...Full Story »

Mark Bonner ‘buzzing’ as Gillingham beat leaders to end their wait for a win

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Mark Bonner was a happy man after Gillingham got back to winning ways as they stunned Sky Bet League Two table-toppers Port Vale 1-0.The Gills had picked up just one point from their previous six league outings before Darren Moore’s flying charges came to Priestfield.But Jayden Clarke came off the bench to score the 79th-minute goal which inflicted Vale’s first league defeat in 10 ga...Full Story »

‘Roy of the Rovers stuff’ – Owen Stirton goal delights manager Jim Goodwin

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Jim Goodwin admitted seeing teenager Owen Stirton scoring for Dundee United was a “Roy of the Rovers” moment.The 17-year-old came off the bench in the 91st minute against Ross County to make his Premiership debut with the Terrors 2-0 up thanks to goals from Luca Stephenson and Sam Dalby.Stirton netted with his first touch and then ran to celebrate with manager Goodwin, who likened it...Full Story »

It was a tough day at the office – Chesterfield boss Paul Cook reflects on loss

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook reflected on “a tough day at the office” after a 3-0 defeat against Accrington ended their unbeaten home record in Sky Bet League Two.Josh Woods’ first-half strike and further goals in the second half from Zach Awe and substitute Jimmy Knowles brought Chesterfield’s eight-game streak to an end.Cook added: “We never started the game at ...Full Story »

Julen Lopetegui vows West Ham’s fortunes will soon change as pressure builds

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Julen Lopetegui claimed the future is still bright for West Ham despite a dull goalless draw with Everton failing to lift the gloom at the London Stadium.The Hammers were booed off at full-time after a performance which did little to lift the pressure on their Spanish manager following their poor start to the season.But Lopetegui felt his side deserved more after Jordan Pickford’s late sav...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson delighted to see history repeat itself with Cambridge rout

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson was delighted to see history repeat itself as rivals Cambridge were put to the sword at the Weston Homes Stadium for the second season running with a 6-1 victory.One year on from the Posh’s 5-0 victory over the U’s, at the time the record victory in a Cambridgeshire derby, Ferguson’s free-scoring side were ruthless in attack in front of thei...Full Story »

Stockport hand out derby-day hammering to Bolton

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Ruthless Stockport handed out a 5-0 thrashing to Bolton as they easily saw off their Greater Manchester rivals at Edgeley Park.Will Collar put County ahead on the half-hour mark before the hosts struck another four times with Kyle Wootton, Fraser Horsfall, Louie Barry and Odin Bailey all adding to the rout.After Horsfall and Barry had both come close for County in the opening stages, Collar grab...Full Story »

Angelo Cappello fires Halifax back to winning ways against Woking

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Angelo Cappello’s first-half goal gave Halifax a 1-0 win over Woking in the National League.Cappello’s 14th-minute strike, where he cut in from the left and fired into the far corner, got the Shaymen back to winning ways following back-to-back defeats against Rochdale and York.Deon Moore came close to equalising a minute later but he was denied by home goalkeeper Sam Johnson.The Card...Full Story »

Lyle Taylor snatches point for Colchester as Barrow suffer more late woe

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Lyle Taylor struck in the second minute of stoppage time to earn Colchester a 1-1 draw at Barrow.It was more late heartache for Stephen Clemence’s side, who were denied wins against Notts County and Bromley due to last-gasp penalties in recent weeks.Barrow goalkeeper Wyll Stanway produced a good save to keep out John-Kymani Gordon in the early exchanges.Dom Telford and Kian Spence both the...Full Story »

Harvey Knibbs’ late leveller earns Reading point at Stevenage

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Stevenage and Reading served up a League One treat as they battled to a 1-1 draw at the Lamex Stadium.Dan Kemp had fired Boro into a first-half lead but the Royals grabbed a deserved share of the spoils when Harvey Knibbs knocked home an equaliser with seven minutes remaining.The first half was a thoroughly enjoyable game of football with both sides wanting to go forward.But it was Stevenage who...Full Story »

Leyton Orient coast to comfortable victory over Blackpool

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Goals from Sonny Perkins, Charlie Kelman and Tom James earned Leyton Orient a comfortable 3-0 League One victory over Blackpool.Perkins, on a season-long loan from Leeds United, marked his first league start for the O’s with the opening goal after 34 minutes when Dan Agyei whipped in a cross for him to side foot home from close range.The Seasiders applied early pressure immediately after t...Full Story »

Devante Rodney bags dramatic late winner for Rochdale against Sutton

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Devante Rodney scored in the third minute of stoppage time to earn Rochdale a 2-1 home win over Sutton in the National League.Dale looked like being held until Rodney converted with time running out to strengthen his side’s grip on a play-off position.Ryan East put Dale ahead in the 22nd minute when he nodded home Tobi Adebayo-Rowling’s cross.But the visitors were level seven minutes...Full Story »

Matty Kosylo nets last-gasp leveller as Altrincham fight back for Solihull draw

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Substitute Matty Kosylo scored a dramatic 90th-minute equaliser as Altrincham twice fought back from two goals down to snatch a 3-3 National League draw at Solihull.Alex Whitmore gave Moors a 27th-minute lead after Conor Wilkinson’s header from a Jack Stevens cross had come back off the bar, and Sam Bowen made it 2-0 five minutes before the break when he tapped home after Wilkinson’s...Full Story »

Southend see red as Yeovil snatch victory at Roots Hall

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Southend had goalkeeper Zach Jeacock and manager Kevin Maher sent off as they slipped to a 1-0 National League defeat at home to Yeovil.It took 17 minutes for the hosts to produce the game’s first real effort on goal when Aribim Pepple saw his attempt to find the far corner deflected just wide.Yeovil’s Kofi Shaw had an effort blocked at the end of a weaving run two minutes later, but...Full Story »

Andy Woodman proud of 10-man Bromley after they take point at Cheltenham

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Andy Woodman said he could not be more proud of 10-man Bromley after they hit back to claim a 1-1 draw at Cheltenham.The Ravens had to play 66 minutes with 10 men following the dismissal of Carl Jenkinson for two yellow cards.Cheltenham opened the scoring five minutes into the second half through Ethon Archer, but Omar Sowunmi headed in the leveller in the 82nd minute to earn them a deserved poi...Full Story »

Tranmere’s attitude impresses Nigel Adkins as they beat Newport and end poor run

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Nigel Adkins was delighted with the attitude of his Tranmere players after they returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Newport at Prenton Park.Adkins’ side ended a run of three successive defeats in all competitions thanks to goals from Connor Jennings and Kieron Morris either side of half-time.The visitors looked the more threatening in the early exchanges, with Kyle Jameson&rsq...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney hails professional Plymouth performance at former club Derby

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Wayne Rooney praised Plymouth’s grit and resilience as he guided them to a rare away point on his first return to Pride Park since resigning as Derby manager.The former England and Manchester United centre-forward spent an eventful 17 months in charge of the hosts from November 2020, preserving their Championship status against the odds during his first season at the helm before a mammoth ...Full Story »

Harry Wilson stars from bench again as Fulham beat 10-man Crystal Palace

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Harry Wilson came off the bench and made it three goals in two Premier League games to consign 10-man Crystal Palace to a 2-0 defeat at Selhurst Park.Emile Smith Rowe, born in nearby Thornton Heath, opened the scoring two minutes into first-half stoppage time and had a second chalked off after the restart.Oliver Glasner’s already-depleted squad held strong but were dealt a significant blow...Full Story »

Huddersfield twice come from behind to draw at Crawley

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Huddersfield twice fought back from a goal down to force a hard-fought 2-2 draw at struggling Crawley.The Terriers were behind to a Rushian Hepburn-Murphy goal at half time but markedly improved to extend their unbeaten league run to five games.Huddersfield boss Michael Duff went into the clash demanding a reaction from his side after describing their FA Cup exit at non-league Tamworth as &ldquo...Full Story »

Managerless Coventry fight back to stun leaders Sunderland

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Two second-half goals from managerless Coventry earned a 2-2 draw at Sunderland after the leaders had conjured up a couple of special finishes to take control.With the Black Cats two goals up at half-time, Coventry followed up Haji Wright’s 62nd-minute finish with Jack Rudoni’s header with six minutes left to earn a point.The biggest Stadium of Light crowd of the season must have fel...Full Story »

Dominant second half sees Dundee United to victory over Ross County

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Dundee United secured an ultimately comfortable 3-0 victory over Ross County at Tannadice.After a tepid first half, the hosts took the lead through Luca Stephenson before Sam Dalby netted his fourth goal in five games with teenage substitute Owen Stirton adding a third in stoppage time.The victory cemented United’s fourth place in the Premiership table while the Staggies remain ninth.Unite...Full Story »

Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Cunha on target as Wolves secure first win

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Wolves secured a much-needed first win of the Premier League season as goals from Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Cunha earned them a 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Southampton.The result relieved the pressure on Gary O’Neil, but questions remain on Russell Martin’s future after defeat left them bottom of the table heading into the November international break.O’Neil made the bra...Full Story »

Chesterfield’s unbeaten home record ended in emphatic style by Accrington

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Chesterfield’s unbeaten home record came to an end as an early Josh Woods goal and second-half strikes from Zach Awe and Jimmy Knowles gave Accrington a much-needed 3-0 victory.Spireites manager Paul Cook received a yellow card in the first half for protesting an almost certain handball in the box by a Stanley defender, but the referee dismissed the claim.Woods put Accrington in front with...Full Story »

Fylde bounce back from home drubbing with convincing win over Gateshead

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Fylde bounced back from last week’s 5-0 home defeat to Altrincham with a 3-0 win against high-flying Gateshead.Kevin Phillips’ side had soaked up early pressure and hit Gateshead on the break, with Tyler Roberts neatly converting Jonathan Ustabasi’s cross in the 30th minute.Gateshead midfielder Callum Whelan twice went close for his side early in the second half, but Fylde doub...Full Story »

Jayden Clarke sinks table-topping Port Vale to end Gillingham’s wait for a win

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Jayden Clarke came off the bench to score the winning goal as Gillingham ended their run of seven games without a victory by stunning Sky Bet League Two leaders Port Vale 1-0 at Priestfield.With the match seemingly heading for a goalless draw, Conor Masterson’s floated cross was headed home by Clarke from close range, his fifth goal of the season.Neither side tested the opposing goalkeeper...Full Story »

Brentford involved in another thriller as Bournemouth are beaten

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Yoane Wissa made it seven goals for the season as his brace helped Brentford bounce back from Monday’s collapse at Fulham and beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the Gtech Community Stadium.The Bees needed a response after Fulham’s Harry Wilson scored twice in second-half added-time to stun them in the Premier League last time out.And after Evanilson took advantage of a Sepp van Den Berg error t...Full Story »

Tristan Crama gives Exeter victory over Charlton

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Tristan Crama scored the only goal of the game in Exeter’s League One win over Charlton.The on-loan Brentford defender, who turned 23 on Friday, was outstanding in keeping the Addicks at bay and then scored the only goal of the game with a superb header to settle an even contest between the two promotion hopefuls.Charlton started well with Matty Godden heading straight at Exeter goalkeeper...Full Story »

Birmingham denied by late Northampton equaliser

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Birmingham were left frustrated after conceding in the final minute to draw 1-1 at home to Northampton in League One.Despite dominating the opening stages it was the Blues who came closest to going behind early on but Ryan Allsop did excellently to deny Jon Guthrie from close range after a breakaway chance.As frustration about the hosts’ profligacy grew, they came close to taking the lead ...Full Story »

Nathan Lowe rescues draw for Walsall in bad-tempered clash with Crewe

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Nathan Lowe’s seventh league goal of the season earned Walsall a 1-1 draw with promotion rivals Crewe amid a heated finale that bizarrely saw the Saddlers’ kitman sent off.With both sides pushing for a winner after Lowe had cancelled out Omar Bogle’s opener, a stoppage-time scuffle broke out when the ball went out of play near the dugouts.Walsall kitman Dave Joyce was then sent...Full Story »

Boston’s winless run continues with home draw

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Jai Rowe fired an equaliser for Boston but their winless National League run extended to 10 matches after a 1-1 home draw against Dagenham.Dylan Stephenson gave Dagenham a 27th-minute lead on his full league debut, running on to Junior Morais’s through-ball and rounding the goalkeeper to slot homeThe Pilgrims equalised shortly before half-time through Rowe’s superb 20-yard effort aft...Full Story »

Forest Green brush aside Maidenhead to keep heat on leaders York

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Forest Green kept on leaders York’s coat-tails at the top of the National League with a 4-1 win at Maidenhead.Harvey Bunker opened the scoring in the 21st minute when he fired home from Joe Quigley’s pass and Charlie McCann made it two nine minutes before the break when he drilled home a loose ball.Will de Havilland got Maidenhead back in it in the 66th minute as he headed home from ...Full Story »

Pressure increases on boss David Gray as Hibs go down to St Mirren

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Pressure intensified on Hibernian manager David Gray after a limp 2-1 home defeat by St Mirren left them bottom of the William Hill Premiership.Conor McMenamin’s first-half double did the damage for the Buddies while Ellery Balcombe’s penalty save from Hibs forward Martin Boyle just after the hour was a further setback for the beleaguered hosts.There was stoppage-time drama as the Ed...Full Story »

Early goal sees leaders Wycombe to win over Wigan

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Wycombe strengthened their position at the top of Sky Bet League One with a 1-0 victory at Wigan – but only after withstanding a second-half onslaught from the home side.The Chairboys went ahead with their first attack, when Daniel Harvie’s right-wing corner was headed home by the unmarked Joe Low.And the visitors almost doubled their lead when Dan Udoh latched on to a long ball and ...Full Story »

Bristol City end Norwich’s long unbeaten home run

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Norwich’s proud unbeaten home record ended with a whimper as Bristol City came away with a well-deserved 2-0 Championship win.The Canaries had gone 24 games without defeat at Carrow Road, stretching back to November of last year when Blackburn won 3-1 during David Wagner’s tenure as manager.But, with a number of key players missing, they turned in a below-par display which allowed a ...Full Story »

Morecambe’s mentality impresses boss Derek Adams in win at Harrogate

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Derek Adams hailed the mentality of his Morecambe players after they snatched a last-gasp winner to seal a 2-1 success at Harrogate.League Two’s bottom club led for 50 minutes through Rhys Williams’ header, but looked to be in danger when Harrogate were rewarded for an improved second-half display when James Daly netted a late equaliser.However, although the hosts pushed hard for a s...Full Story »

Braintree battle back to earn first away win of season at Eastleigh

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Braintree hit back to beat Eastleigh 2-1 for their first away win of the season.Tyrese Shade fired Eastleigh into a 25th-minute lead with a superb individual effort, dribbling his way into the box and planting a low finish into the bottom corner.Shade sliced another chance over the crossbar early in the second half before Braintree equalised through Tom Blackwell, who headed home Chay Cooper&rsq...Full Story »

Kwame Poku claims hat-trick as Peterborough coast to derby win over Cambridge

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Kwame Poku scored a hat-trick as Peterborough produced a derby demolition in thrashing Cambridge 6-1 at the Weston Homes Stadium.It is the second season running the Posh have defeated the U’s by a record margin as the visitors’ run of five straight wins in all competitions without conceding came to a crashing end.Peterborough went ahead after 25 minutes when Jack Sparkes’ ball ...Full Story »

Wrexham’s work ethic pleases manager Phil Parkinson

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Phil Parkinson highlighted his team’s character and hard work as key elements of Wrexham’s 1-0 win over Mansfield.Ryan Barnett’s cracking sixth-minute goal separated two of last season’s promoted League Two clubs and ended the Welsh side’s three-game winless run in all competitions.But Mansfield went close to picking up a point on a ground where they have not won in...Full Story »

Stoke boss Narcis Pelach thanks club for ‘very brave’ decision to appoint him

Posted Sunday, November 10, 2024 by PA

Stoke head coach Narcis Pelach has thanked the club’s hierarchy for taking the “very brave” decision to appoint him.The Spaniard replaced Steven Schumacher in September and has not looked back since.His side gained another valuable point in a 1-1 draw against Millwall, with another set-piece header from Ben Gibson cancelling out Josh Coburn’s opener.Pelach said he decided...Full Story »

Mike Williamson lauds Carlisle’s ‘heart and personality’ in win at Salford

Posted Saturday, November 09, 2024 by PA

Manager Mike Williamson was overjoyed as Carlisle scored late to beat Salford 1-0 at the Peninsula Stadium.After a tightly-contested first half, where Salford bossed possession, the away side muscled their way into the ascendancy and took a deserved lead in the 88th minute when Ben Barclay rose highest to nod home Harrison Biggins’ teasing corner.He said: “I thoroughly enjoyed that, ...Full Story »

Rob Edwards accepts the end could come after latest Luton defeat

Posted Saturday, November 09, 2024 by PA

Rob Edwards apologised to Luton’s travelling fans and admitted he did not know whether he would hold on to his job after his side crashed to a 5-1 defeat at Middlesbrough.The Hatters’ rapidly-imploding season went from bad to worse as they suffered their heaviest defeat since last season’s relegation from the Premier League on Teesside.Luton conceded four goals in the opening 5...Full Story »

Tom Hounsell delighted as Burton finally earn their first league win

Posted Saturday, November 09, 2024 by PA

Interim head coach Tom Hounsell was delighted to see Burton Albion grab a first League win of the season as the Brewers defeated Shrewsbury 2-0 to move off the bottom of the table.Tomas Kalinauskas and Danilo Orsi scored either side of the break for the Brewers, leaving the man in charge feeling overjoyed as Albion won at the 14th time of asking.“It’s an unbelievable feeling and all ...Full Story »

‘Pure quality’ opening goal set Blackburn up for victory – John Eustace

Posted Saturday, November 09, 2024 by PA

Blackburn boss John Eustace believes his team gave a textbook performance to get a first away win of the Championship season at Cardiff.Rovers were without a win on the road from their previous seven and without a goal in their last four matches.But both of those runs came to an end with a comfortable 3-1 win at strugglers Cardiff.Andreas Weimann scored early in both halves to claim his first go...Full Story »

Wealdstone win against nine-man Aldershot

Posted Saturday, November 09, 2024 by PA

Aldershot finished with nine men as they were beaten 2-0 by Wealdstone in their Vanarama National League encounter at the EBB Stadium.Alex Reid gave the visitors the lead with a penalty on the stroke of half-time after being fouled by Christian Maghoma.Josh Barrett fired over from a free-kick as Shots chased an equaliser but the hosts were grateful for a fine save by Marcus Dewhurst to deny Max ...Full Story »

Burton finally off the mark after win over fellow strugglers Shrewsbury

Posted Saturday, November 09, 2024 by PA

Burton secured their first win of the League One season at the 14th attempt with a 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Shrewsbury.Tomas Kalinauskas and Danilo Orsi struck to help Albion, with interim head coach Tom Hounsell in charge, move off the bottom as the managerless Shrews dropped to the foot of the table.After the returning Billy Bodin had volleyed an effort just wide of the post, Albion ...Full Story »

Ben Barclay bags late winner for Carlisle at Salford

Posted Saturday, November 09, 2024 by PA

Substitute Ben Barclay came off the bench to score Carlisle’s winner in a 1-0 victory over Salford at the Peninsula Stadium.The visitors, who were starved of possession for lengthy periods in a cagey first half, missed a glit-edged chance to take the lead after 16 minutes when Luke Armstrong blazed Dom Sadi’s square ball over from close range.In reply, energetic forward Kylian Kouass...Full Story »

Rob Edwards and Luton left with plenty to ponder as Middlesbrough run riot

Posted Saturday, November 09, 2024 by PA

Middlesbrough piled further pressure on under-fire Luton Town boss Rob Edwards as they cruised to a 5-1 win at the Riverside.Edwards’ underperforming Hatters side crashed to their heaviest defeat of the season as they were comprehensively outplayed on Teesside, with the loss coming almost a year to the day since they were holding Liverpool to a draw in the Premier League.While Luton’...Full Story »

Blackburn return to winning ways at struggling Cardiff

Posted Saturday, November 09, 2024 by PA

Blackburn ended a run of four games without a goal to claim a 3-1 win at Cardiff.Andreas Weimann scored early in both halves to claim his first goals since August.David Turnbull pulled a goal back for the hosts before Lewis Baker sealed Rovers’ first win in five games with a perfectly-placed shot four minutes from time.Both teams were looking to bounce back from midweek defeats when Cardif...Full Story »

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